Social and environmental standards for REDD and other forest carbon programs

This initiative is developing standards that can be used by governments, NGOs, financing agencies and other stakeholders to design and implement REDD+ programs that respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and generate significant social and environmental co-benefits. The standards are designed for government-led programs of policies and measures for REDD+ implemented at national or state/provincial/regional level and for all forms of fund-based or market-based financing.

The standards have been developed through an inclusive process engaging governments, NGOs and other civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples organizations, international policy and research institutions and the private sector. The standards initiative is overseen by a Standards Committee representing a balance of interested parties and is facilitated by the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) and CARE International.

Documents for download

REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards version 1 June 2010

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REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards Factsheet

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Response to comments from second public comment period 15 January to 16 April 2010

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Track changes and comments for revision of the standards 15 January version to 1 June 2010 version

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REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards draft version 15 January 2010

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Response to comments from first public comment period 2 October to 30 November 2009

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Track changes and comments for framework for indicators from 2 October version to 15 January version

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Track changes and comments for principles and criteria from 2 October version to 9 December version

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REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards draft principles and criteria version 9 December 2009

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REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards draft version 2 Oct 2009

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Standards Committee

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Copenhagen Workshop Report 5-7 May 2009

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Nepal Consultations Report 29 June-3 July 2009

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Tanzania Consultations Report 9-11 September 2009

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Ecuador Consultations Report 22-26 October 2009

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Submit your comments

We welcome any comments on the standards. Please include your name, organization, the reference number of the relevant principle-criterion-indicator, your comments and suggested changes to the text. The next revision of the standards is planned for 2011.